Highlands Art League, gallery show, April 2015
Boca Grande Tarpon Festival,
March 2017
Bonefish and Tarpon Trust
Thank you to all who joined Kelly in February, 2017 for the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust's spring fundraiser in Boca Grande, FL. Two of Kelly's one-of-a-kind fish mounts were auctioned at the event. Special thanks to Mark Spurgeon!
At the BTT Science Symposium in November, 2017 another of Kelly's fish mounts was auctioned, bringing her total contributions to BTT above $12,000.
Kelly is sponsored by King Sailfish Mounts.
signing event & giveaways!
First Place painting prize and Best In Show won in the Highlands Art League Fine Art Festival 2015
"Working with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust has been a wonderful opportunity for me to connect with like-minded people and to contribute to the science and mission of BTT: Conservation through research, stewardship, education and advocacy."
Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Kelly's artwork "Conch Republic Mermaid" will be featured at Orlando Harley-Davidson's BIKE WEEK 2017. The mermaid was inspired by the Atocha shipwreck and a 1950's Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Sharks circle the wreck as a siren of the sea gathers her treasures. Take her for a ride on t-shirts and poker chips commemorating the event. Several Florida Harley-Davidson locations will carry the artwork.
To purchase a shirt, click here.
Painting with Kelly
Hooked University and The Everglades Foundation colaboration, November 2016
50th Annual Highlands Art League fine art festival, November 2016
First Place painting prize won in the Englewood Winter Fine Arts Festival 2013
Waterline Magazine, June 2013 Interview and photos
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Rotary Spring Fine Arts Show
On the 25th and 26th of March, 2017, Kelly will be sponsored the Rotary Club of Englewood's Spring Fine Arts Show. Her painting, "Double Dip" was available for purchase on shirts and posters. One lucky patron won a framed giclee from the limited edition. Proceeds provided funds for the Youth Scholarship Program. Original and giclee limited editions are for sale, as is the original. Kelly will be participating in the March 24-25, 2018 show. See you there!
Kelly Chosen as 2018 ROFFS™ Artist of the Year
ROFFS™ annually selects an artist to feature as "Artist of the Year." The purpose of this honor is to develop a mutually beneficial relationship with artists in the marine community. Artists are selected based on a variety of objective and subjective criteria. ROFFS™ promotes the Artist of the Year and does not get a commission or any direct financial benefit from this. They just love really great marine art! Previous recipients have been Don Ray, Steve Goione, Carey Chen, Kevin Brant, Barry Barnett, Daniel Jean-Baptiste, Mark Ray, Tony Ludovico, Judy Shillingburg, Larry Rackley, David Mellor, Dustin Cole, Dennis Friel and Adrian Gray.
2017 World's Richest Tarpon Tournament
On the 25th and 26th of May, 2017, Kelly sponsored the 2017 World's Richest Tarpon Tournament. Her original art is available for purchase on shirts, Tervis tumblers and posters through the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to Alex Shouppe's team on the HEY MOMA! with Captain Wayne Joiner for their first place win. Second place went to the Wise team aboard Captain Charlie Coleman's CASUARINA. Captain Nat Italiano and SPOOK hosted Howard Franklin's team and caught the last fish of the tournament for the final cash prize.
49th Annual Highlands Art League fine art festival, November 2015
This is a video of clips taken while Kelly created the artwork that was later chosen to represent the 2014 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament in Boca Grande.
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2014 Ladies Day Tarpon Tournament in Boca Grande, FL, second consecutive year
Logo for the Casuarina - Boca Grande fishing boat
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